LORLINE, 



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ILORLinNTE.i 



The Enchanted Dream! 



BY JOSEPH JAROW. 



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LORLINE 



OR.- 



THE ENCHANTED DREAM, 

A DRAMATIC PANTOMIME, 

IN FOUR ACTS. 
By Joseph Jaroinr^ 



K) WHICH AR1-: AI)l)i:i) 

DESCRTPTIO!!; OF THE COSTUMES — CAST OF THE CHARACTERS- 
ENTRANCES AND EXITS — RELATIVE POSITION OF THE 
PERFORMERS ON THE STAGE, AND THE 
WHOLE STAGE P.T'SINESS. 



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Entofcd aeeording" to Act of C'oiiiiToss, in the year 1880. 

By JOSEPH JAKOW and WILLIAM BAEDER, 

In tho Ofliee of the Librailan of Cono-ross, at Wasliineion. D. C 



LOIILINE, Oi; TITT;. EXrilANTED DEEAAf. 



CAST OF CHARACTERS. 



Duke De Montpelier, 

Marquis De Kerry. 

Chev. Leouard De La Flcm 



Lady T^orline, 
Countess De IJ;;.l/-.ac, 
Servant, 



Ladies and (lents. 



CAST OF CHARACTEIIS IN PANTOMIME. 



Clown, 

Pataloon, 

Harlequin, 



ColuiiibiJie, 
Fairies, 
Imp, Etc. 



SCENKR F. 
ACT I. In Fraxce. 

Scene i.— A library in th'^ chateau of the Duke De Montpet.ier ; table and 
writing materials, witli bell on table. 

ScENK II. — A garden with chateau scene in the rear; its front facing the 
stage, with a pia.^sza extending the whole length of front, upon which ladies and 
gentlemen are seen promenading, with stairs leading to the garden. In the 
center of tlif^ stage shall be a large fountain, so constructed, that at the con 
elusion of the scene it can be transformed into a balloon ; near the foot of the 
stage, in the center shall be a reclining seat, surrounded by rose bushes. 



ACT II. In America. 
(The scenes now mentioned, slioidd follow each other as rapidly as possible.) 

Scene i. — The open sea with a balloon crossing the water. — Clouds seen 
gathering. — The coming storm. — The tempest bursts in all its fury, with thun- 
der and lightning.-The tossing ship at the mercy of the mad waves.— It is 
struck by lightning ; burns, and sinks to rise no more. The storm abafcjs. — 
Twilight s(>ts ill. followed l)y night, with its beautiful canopy set with millions 
of stars. — A bii'ds-eye view of New York and its surroundings at night, seen in 
the distance. — The rising moon, with its silvery beams rellec ted on the water. 
—The dawn of day, followed by the rising sun, its glittering beams sparkling in 
the water. The harbor of New York, with its many ferries, steamers and boats 
of all descriptions, coming and going. The arrival of the balloon. — It descends 
in the Battery I'ark. near Castle (rarden. 

Scene ii. — Dvoadsvav by day. — A dry-goods store on one corner and a jewelry 
store on the other.— L'poii the door of the hrst should be-hung a card with the 
following inscription : (Sales I^ady wanted) and on the door of the second a 
similar card (Boy Wanted.) 

Scene hi. — A street in the 10th ward of New Yoi'k. — Pawn shop on one cor- 
ner, and a Widl with play-bills posted upon it; on the other: (Let the play 
shown be Lorline. i 

Scene iv. — A curtain scene supposed to be the theatre. 



ACT III. I;Ain in China. 

Scene i. — A Chinese gambling hall, witii all kinds of gaming tables, imple- 
ments etc.. arranged on both sides of stage. This scene is, transformed into 
the audience cliand>er in the palace of the Emperor of China. 



LOKLINE, on THE EN('Hx\NTET) DP.EAM. 



ACT IV. Opens with a Scene in India, which tbansforms into the 
Home of the Amazons, and Followed by a Scene in Fhance. 

Scene i. — Woods in India with a scene in the rear of the center of the stage 
representing a pile of wood laid cross-wise to be used as a funeral pyre. 

Scene n. — "Which is transformed from the preceding one, into the "Home 
of the Amazons " whicli is a floral scene with a bower at the rear of the center 
of stage, beneath which is seen seated the Queen of the Amazons on her 
throne of ivory. 

Scene lu. — A dark woods. 

Scene iv.— Represents the garden and chateau of the Duke as in scene ii, 



COSTUMES. 



The drama being laid in the seventeenth century, the dresses will be the 
Court Costumes of that time in vogue in France. 



LORLINE, 



-OIR- 



The Enchanted Dream! 



ACT I. 

SfTNE T. A library in the Chafeau of the Duke, irho is seated at 
a table writing. Enter Serrant annoimoing Makqijis De 
Bekky. 

Dt'KE {ari.'^in(f). Admit liini. 

MAE(,>ri.s (entering from R.) 

Duke. Welcome my D(3ar Boy ! Welcome ! I am li'lad to see you 
hack once more. 

Makq. {Advancing and shaking hands). Thanks yom- Grace ! 
A thousand tJianks. I assure youv Grace I am glad to see the home 
otice more, where I spent my youthful days. 

Duke. But tell me mv Dear Bov ; Avhy did you not arrive yes- 
t(M-day ? 

Maeq. On acconnt of an accident to my coach. 

Duke. Eh! And v.-hat was that ? 

MA]i<j. The front axle of my coach was Ijrolven 1>y the careless 
driving of my coachman and I was necessarily delayed luitil it was 
repaii'od. But I can assure your Grace I tried to make up as much 
of the lo.st time as possible ]")y tra^•eUag all night, and here I am still 
a dav aliead. 

Duke. So you are my dear l;)oy. So you are ; an<l the (Uwr child 
will be glad to hear of your arrival, 

Marq. An<l how is liiy dear little cousin ?— How is Lady Lorline ? 
Your Grace? 

DxnjiE. Well an<l happy, my dear boy ; well and happy ; with one 
♦ exception, she is anxiousiy awaiting the arrival of her dear cousin 
and playmate. 

MAiJci. Eh ! And when bhall I have the pleasure of seeing her. 

Duke. You vv^ill soon see her my dear boy. You shall soon see 
her, for I expect her to appear at any monient to inquire of your 
arrival. 

Makq. Would it not be well for your Grace to inform her of my 
arrival. 

Duke. Yes. So I will my dear boy. So I w4ll. {he now ap- 
proaches the table 'leith the intention of ringing the bell but stops on 
hearing the sound of his dauahter's voice-: that Lady having entered 



LOliLIIvE, Oil TTin ENCHANTED DEiEA^AF. 



with the intention of surprising her father; hut seeing a gentleman 
in conversaiion with him, she stops at the door a7ul says :) 

LAr>Y L. Bon jour mon chore Pa- pa. 

Duke. Eli ! Here is the dear child herself. 

Lady L. (iipon the Marquis turning, Lady L seeing who the sup- 
posed stranger is rushes towards him saying) Why Berry i My 
dear cousin/ 1 am so glad vou have come. 

Marq. {kissing l)olh her hands) Thanks my dour cousin thanks. 
{kissing her hands.) 

L. L. And pray when did you arrive? 

Maeq. Just now. istill kissing her hands.) 

L. L. But Berry, are you never going to stop kissing these hands. 
Maeq. {abdshedj I beg a thousand pardons Lady Lorline ! In- 
deed I do. 

L. L. Why! ^Vhtit has come over the dear fellow? Why! 
Berry you act m<n'o like a lover tlian my old cousin and playmate. 

Maeq. Indeed jiiv dear cousin, I w^as overcome with svu-prise at 
finding that mv AviM little playmate had grown into such a charming 
and most beautiful voung lady, I can scarcely realize it. 

L. L. Ha! Hal "Ha! Ha! Why Papa, do you hear what Berry 
calls me ? 

Duke, Yes mv pet. 

L. L. Why he actually calls me beautiful and charming. 

Duke. So you are ; my dear ; so you are. 

L. L. Yes.' But Papa, do vou remember what Berry used to 
call me ? Oh ! you freckled f:u;ed huzzy ; Oh ! you sly minx ; Oh ! 
you wild cat. And wiienever he would lay his gentle hand upon my 
head, he would twine liis lingers in my hair, and then try to extricate 
them with a jerk ; and if I screamed with pain and became horrilied 
at seeing some of mv locks clinging to his fingers, he would call me 
a screach-owl, and "^iok'— ha ! ha ! ha !— he calls me " most beautiful 
and cliarming." 

Marq. But, my dear cousin, you forget that I was a wild and 
foolish bov then. 

L. L. There ! There ! Then don't be a foolish young man. But 
tell me : Why are you twenty-four hours behind the time you prom- 
ised to arrive ? 

Marq. It was impossible for me; my dear cousin, to ariive 
sooner. 

L. L. And, why so ? 

Marq. On account of an accident on the road. 

L. L. And pi-.-iy, what was that V 

Maeq. The fr(")! it axle of my coach broke, througli the careless 
driving of my (uwi-iunan, and' as it liappened in a neighborhood 
where^I could" not procure another, I was obliged to wait until the 
broken one could ])e repair(Ml, whi(di you can readily see delayed me 
that lenght of time. But I can assure you my dear cousin I made 
up as nuich of the lost tlm(^ a'^ was possible, and here I am still a 
day ahead. 

L. L. So you are. Berry d(>ar, so you are ; and I assure^ you I am 
glad you are com«\ 

Marq. AndnoAv mv chinuini>- and most beau — 

L. L. Thei-e ! Tiiei-e ! Berry; tliat will do. that will do. But you 
must not forget Bei-ry that- to-morrow is my wedding day and you 
know it would not do' to l»e called all these' pretty namc^s by every 
handsome young mjiu who may lie profuse in his adjtn^tives. 



LOELINE, OH THE KXCITAXTED DliEA^f. 



MaPvQ. Oh ! Oh ! I see ! His Lordship mia-ht become jealous. 

L. L. H'm! H'm! 

Maiu^ Then be assured my dear cousin, I shall exercise the 
projMM- doii-ree of c*antit)n in the future. But, now tell me my pn^tty 
cousiii when shnll I have the pleasure of seeing tliis jealous Lord? 

i:iTi:E. {who has been liHlening to the whole conversation, now in- 
terruplH by saying.) You will soon see him my dear boy, you will 
soon see hhu, for he is never far behind my pet, 

I/. L. {riu-ihing to her father and hiding her face on his bosom, 
evidently to hide her blushes.) Why ! Pa ! 

Sekvaxt. {entering from r.) Announces the arrival of Chev. 
De La Fleur. 

Chev. {entering from same side, stops at the door saying.) I 
beg your Grace's pardon for this untimely intrusion. 

( These remarks pro^npt the Marquts to turn and look at the speaker 
who on seeing who the supposed stranger is, rushes towards him, in 
apparent delight and is met midway by the Marquis, who acts in a 
similar manner, much to the astonishment of the Duke and his 
dauchfer. 
. Chev. Why, Berry! My dear fellow ! lam so glad you have 

come ! 

Mak(3. Thanks dear Leonard. Thanks, and I can assure you, the 
sight of you does my heart good. 

Chev. And when did you arrive ? {linking arms and going 

to oni< side.) 

Makq. Just now. 

Chev. And what good angel have I to thank for bringing you 
here. " " 

Makq. None at all, I assure you. Only my horses and my coach. 

Chev. And why did you not answer my last letter ? 

Marq. For the simple reason, I had "a desh-e to answer it in 
person. 

Chev. Why then did you not let me know you were coming ? 

Maeq. Simply because I wanted to surprise you. 

Chev. Yes, but my dear sir, you should have given me an oppor- 
tunity to provide for your proper reception. 

MaPvQ. There, there, don't bother yourself about my reception. 
And now pray tell me you rogue, how is it that th(^ quiet, sober- 
mijided and retiring student of my college acquaintance is about to 
wed that wild, impetuous yet beautiful and charming cousin of mine? 

Chev. (in astonishment.) Lady Lorline ! vour cousin i Berrv '^ 

Marq. H'm! Hm! 

Chev. Wliy, Berry, and you never told me. (nou- remembering he 
is still in the presence of the Duke and L. Lorline. he turns to apolo- 
gise.) I beg a thousand pardons, vour Crace, for mv unseemlv 
conduct. 

Duke. Tut ! tut ! tut ' Don't mention it mv dear boy. I am 
pleased myself as I now see the affection existins'.in each of vour 
hearts. 

Chev. But your Grace— 

Duke, {interrupting.) There there mv dear bov, don't speak of 
it again. It s not necessary, it's not necessary. 

Chev. (turning to Lady Lorline.) And inv Ladv Love can she 
iorgi\ e me V " " 

L. L. Another such a scene as this, and vour Ladv Love will be 
jealous. 



LOELINE, OR THE ENCHANTED DREAM. 



Chev. What ! Jealous ? 

L. L. H'm, h'm, {,smiling.) 

Chev. Why that would be more than I deserve. But pray am I 
forgiven ? 

L. L. There, {giving him her hand to Mhi^.) 

Chev. • Thanks ! my darling, thanks ! {He then approaches the 
Duke, evidently to offer further explanation, but ia not pmmitted, as 
that good naiured gent taps him on the back, and says to him:) 
There ! There ! my ciear boy. It's not necessary. Not necessary. 
{He tJien draivs the Chev, toward a table, and being seated, draws 
from his pocjiet a document in which both seem deeply interested 
while Lady Lorline aavances toward the Marquis, — that gent iiarivfj 
watched the whole proceeding, and now receives her Lady.^hip wiih 
a smile on his face, as he anticipates her requests for an e.rplaua- 
tion.) 

L. L. And now Sir, will my Marquis please account for this warm 
exhibition of friendship toward one whom I suppos(3d was a strang'tr 
to you ? 

Mak(J. Well my dear cousin, you see you were mistaken. 

L. L. And why have you persisted "in keeping this secret fi-ui.i 



me 



]Marq. Simplv, because mv dear cousin, never asked me to re- 
veal it. 

L. L. Ha ! Ha 1 You are growing cunning. Pray how could I 
antiei})ate such a relationship when I liad no knowledge upon which to 
base even a surmise, I must demand a better reason than that. 

Marq. Why are you so eager to know ? 

L, L. Is not one of these parties my beti^thed husband ? And 
tills fact known to you, makes me insist on a better explanation, so 
come now, my dear Marquis, gratify my curiosity at once. 

Marq. Well I must confess you have cornered me, you little cross 
examiner. The fact is I wanted to surprise you. 

L. L. Well you have Berry, if that affords you pleasure ? 

Marq. Thanks my dear cousin for the information. 

L. L. But now tell me, Berry, how long you have known the 
Chevalier ? 

Marq. He was a college chum of mine. 

L. L. And what made you such warm friends. 

Marq. Why you see, my dear Qousin, the Chevalier is such a 
generous warm hearted fellow that one can not refrain from feeling 
attached to him. Don't you agree with me cousin V Ha, ha, ha. 

L. L. There, there, Berry, I'm a woman, and and it may possibly 
be excused in my case, but what puzzles me, is this warm and ar- 
dent affection, aiid emphatic exhibition of love on the part of the 
dignified, stately and self-posessed Marcjuis De Berry, and that too 
towards one of his own sex. I assure you sir, it oalls foir an expla- 
nation, 

Marq. Thanks my dear cousin for the fuie terms applied to me, 
but you see you were in error as to my true nature. 

L. L. Do you know how you exhibited yourself when the Chev. 
entered ? 

Marq. How, pray ? 

L. L. Wiiy you rushed into each others arms like a pair of lovc^ir;., 
who liad ))een riuelly separated. 

Mar<,). N;iy, (lid we ! 



LOELINE, OK THE ENCHANTED DREAM. 



L. L. Now, don't ask, " did wo ? " When you know you did. 
But come, Berry, tell the real cause of this attachment for each 
other ? 

Maiiq. Why, I have told you my dear cousin. 

L. L. Now Berry, don't teaze me any more, by keeping- the true 
facts from me. 

Maeq. But my — 

L, L. Pray don't interrupt me Berry, but listen : If you do not 
tell me the true cause of this warm friendship between you, my cousui, 
and the Chevalier, my betrothed husband, — two persons very dear 
to me,-^you shall not dance with me to-morrow. Kow sir. 

Maeq. Why ! L(U'line, you cannot mean what you say. 

L. L. Indeed I do. 

IvIarq. And would you be so cruel ? 

L. L. Yes. But you will tell me, won't you my donr Berry? 
Surely, you will not refuse your little cousin this. 

Mabq. But my dear cousin, I have promised Leonai d never to 
mention it. 

L. L. Well, never mind that this once, you see I can fix that to- 
morrow,— Leonard and I become one, — won't that let you out of 
the dilemma. 

Maeq, Ha, ha, ha, what a lawyer you would make, your shrewd- 
ness and persistency is worthy of some acknowledgement, so I 
suppose I must. 

L. L. Now you please me. 

Maeq. You know I never could successfully refuse you. 

L. L. That's a dear, good fellow. 

Maeq. Well, here goes. You remember my mentioning, in one 
of my letters to you, an accident^that b(*fellme? 

L. L. Yes, I do. 

Maeq. And how near I came losing my life l>y drowning ? 

L. L. Yes, yes. 

Maeq. But how I was saved through the bravery of a college 
friend, who at the risk of losing his own'life saved mine ? 

L. L. Yes, yes, go on Berry. 

Maeq. Well, there stands my deliverer. 

L. L. What I Leonard V 

Maeq. H'm, h"m (nodding his liead.) 

L. L. Leonard saved your life, Berry ? 

Maeq. Yes, Leonard saved my life, my dear cousin, not once but 
twice, for during the terrible fever which "followed my rescue from a 
wateiy grave. He was the one who, regardless of liis own comfort 
and ever mindful of mine, watched o\ er me day and night. His 
was the hand that administered the medicine, that, with a touch as 
gentle as ti mother's, soothed and bathed my throbbing brow; and his 
was the ^^oice that, when the delirium left nie, and reason, which for 
weeks had flown, returned, and intelligence, which prompted queries 
and looks requiring responses, gentle and kindly words of cheer and 
encouragement. Yes, he was the guardian ang(>l, who was as sister 
as mother, as wife to me, in the raaniff^station of a devotion and ten- 
derness, which I can never forget, as long as I am mj'self. Now you 
have it, and do you still wonder whyl manifested what you are 
pleased to term " this warm friendship for the Chevalier?" 

L. L. {in a tone and manner as if mcaking from a trance.) 
No Berry. 



]() LOllLINE, OR THE ENCHANTED DREAM. 



Maeq. Then don't wonder my dear cousin, that after a separa- 
tion of "^some lengtli, and on our meeting in a mnnner unexpected 
and unknown to the Chevalier, that upon seeing eacli other we 
should, in our excitement and warm greeting, become oblivious to 
our surroundings, and for the time Ijeing, foi-get what a proper regard 
for true politeness might have required, and rush iuto each other's 
arms, as vou term it, '"" like a pair of lovers separated," and in our 
greetings' exhibited an ardor and warmth of affection, which I am 
sure no" true friends need be ashamed of. And now tell me my dear 
cousin, do you still wonder that the " stately and dignified Marquis," 
bestows his affections upon a man ? 

L. L. No, Berry dear. 

Marq. Then be assured my dear Lorline, your " dignified cousin" 
will never love one more, than he loves that brave and noble man, 
whom you are soon to call husband. Now my dear, are you fully 
satisfied ? 

L. L. Yes. Berry fully. 

Marq. What is to be my reward for this exhibition of confidence 
in YOU ? 

ij. L. Well let me see. — You may take one kiss, on my cheek, 
but remember only one, {Berry takes the kiss mid she says:) there. 

Marq. Thanks my cousin, but how about the dance ? 
• L. L. You shall have me for a partner, to your heart's content, — 
will that repav you ? 

Marq. Yes fully, and many thanks for your generosity (kissing 
her hayid.) 

Duke, {arising from the table.) Come! come! children! the 
breakfast bell will" soon ring, and you forget Lorline that your cousin 
traveled all night, and must be in gre^t need of rest. 

L. L. Indeed, Papa I forgot all about that. 

Duke. Then go my boy and you will find your old room ready to 
receiye you; and when you are refreshed, you can join us at your 
pleasure. 

Marq. Thanks your Grace, I shall only change my toilet and en- 
deavor to join you at the breakfast table. 

Duke. That's right my dear boy. that's right. 

Marq. And may I ask a like favor for my friend the Chevalier ? 

Duke. Yes, take him along. Go my boy. go with him. {turning 
to the Chevalier.) 

Marq. And my charming cousin will she excu se him ? 

L. L. Y'^es ; Keep on Berry, keep on and you will soon have me 
jealous ? 

Chey. and Marq. What ! jealous ? (each kissing her hand and 
retreat laughing.) 

L. L. {looking around, sees her father smiling.) 

Duke, Tell me now my little pet, are you happy ? 

L. L. Y"es Papa dear {throwing her arms about his neck) I am 
more than happy. 

Duke. I am glad to hear it. But it was quite a surprise, was 
it not mv dear ? 

L. L.Yes Pa. 

Duke. Quite a surprise, and to find them such warm friends. 

L. L. Yes Pa, — was'nt it strange ? 

Duke. But what surprised me most was the wonderful exhibition 
of frifmdly feeling on the part of Berry, and that, too, to a man. 



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L. L. Yes, I was surprised too, until I learned the cause which 
accounts for it all. Do you know Papa, Leonard once saved Berry's 
life ? 

Duke. What do you say, Leonard once saved Berry's life ? 

L. L. Yes, Leonard once saved Berry's Ufe. 

Duke. And whore did my pet get that news ? 

L. L. Why Berrj'' just told me. 

Duke. Well that is wonderful. You must tell me all about it my 
dear — all about it, and as I am about to take a short walk in the gar- 
den, you can accompany nn; — 

L. L, Oh, I should be glad to go with you Papa dear. 

Duke. Of course you would, you sly puss, of course you would, 
when you know that Leonard is" not at leisure. 

L. L. Why Papa, how could you ? 

Dl^ke. There, tliere, come along my pet, come along and tell me 
all about it or I shall be getting jealous too. {Exit.) 



SCENE II. 

A beautiful garden with a chateau in the back ground, its front 
facing the stage with a piazza, excludhig the whole" front, on whicli 
ladies and gents are seen promenading, wide stairs leading to tlu-! 
garden. In the center of stage shall be a fountain, so constructed 
that at the conclusion of the scene it can be transformed into a bal- 
loon. Near tlie foot of the stage and in the center, shall be a reclin- 
ing seat surrounded by rose bushes. 

{Enter Marquis and Countess De Balzac; they appear from left, 
and are supposed to have been walking in the garden.) 

Countess. Quite a romance, my dear Marquis , quite a romance. 

Maeq. Do you think so, Countess ? 

Count. Yes, but do you not think the Chevalier quite a hero in 
saving lives. 

Marq. Did I understand you to say lives my dear countess. 

Count. Yes, I said lives. 

Marq. Why, you do not tell me that the Chevalier saved others 
from an early grave ? 

Count, indeed I do, and mayhap from a worse fate than that. 

Marq. xV)id pray my dear Countesss, may I ask wlio that for- 
tunate person was ? 

Count. Whv, Ladv Lorline to whom he was this mornino; wed- 
ded. 

Marq. Lady Lorline ' my cousin ? 

Count. Yes. 

Marq. Wiiy ! You astonish me. 

Count. And you surprise me, my dear Marquis. 

Marq. How so ? 

Count. Whv, vou do not mean to sav vou have heard nothing of 
tlie affair? 

Marq. Not to my knowledge, I assure you on my honor. 

Count. And have never ]ieard under what circumstances they 
first met ? 

Marq. I assure you my dear Countess, I am in ignorance, — please 
enlighten mo at once. 

Count. Well, tliat is strange. 



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Makq. Why SO, my dear countess ? 

Count, Why it created quite a sensation at the time in Paris. 

Makq. But you will remember my dear Countess, I might have 
been traveUiig at the time. 

Count. So you were my dear Marquis, but the papers they were 
full of accounts of the accident. 

Marq. Again, my dear Countess, I assure you I am in ignorance, 
and my curiosity is fully aroused. 

Count. Would you like to hear it, my dear Marquis ? 

Marq. With pleasure my dear Countess, — I'm all attention. 

Count. Certaiiily, my dear Marquis, if I can in the least oblige 
you. 

Marq. Many thanks, my dear Countess; but before you begin, 
prav be seated.' {leading her to the seat.) 

Count. Thanks, my dear Marquis, as I am quite fatigued, this 
will make the task all the more ploasanter. (seats herself.) 

Count. Come, be seated yourself Sir Marquis, there's room enough 
for two. 

Marq. With your permission, my dear Countess, {seating him- 
self.) 

Count. Which is granted ; and now to begin : You have noticed 
the black horse, which was ridden by her Ladyship yesterdBy ? 

Marq. Yes, the Black Prince, I "beUeve she calls him. 

Count. Yes, that is the name he received from her, and I can as- 
sure you, he is an important Prince too, for he is the prime cause of 
the wedding to-day. 

Marq. (astonished.) Eh ! 

Count. Yes^ you see it was last year, her Ladyship made her 
debut at Court, that his Grace presented her with that magnificent 
animal. When she received him, he was still wild and untrained, and 
while in that condition, Lady Lorline one morning arose earlier than 
usual, and to the astonishment of her groom, ordered the horse to 
be saddled. The groom begged and entreated her not to mount, l>ut 
all his efforts seanied to increase her determination rather than other- 
wise, and with her ears deaf to all his expostulations, she mounted 
the animal, and to the consternation of the groom and servants 
daslied awav. 

Marq. That v/as a rash act. 

Count. You may well say so, my dear Marquis, but you know 
what a splendid rider Lady Lorline is. 

Marq. Yes. 

Count. Well she proved herself one that day, for onward the 
animal plunged, and although he reared and pranced, and nrade des- 
perate, efforts to dislodge liis ridei-, his efforts were futile to the as- 
tonishment of the motley crowd, who <iuickly gathered to watch 
the exciting scene; among whom there was not one with courag<' 
enough to make an attempt to save the lady from the horrible fate 
Avhicii seemed so imminent. It did indeed seem as though she was 
lost, as the vicious animal now frightened and wild with rage, reared 
high in the air, and seemed bent on dashing his fair rider to the ground 
to be picked up a bleeding and lifeless mass of flesh and broken 
bones, when appeared upon the scene as though sent by a power 
who holds our fates in His hands, a brave and fearless young man, 
whose glance, like that of the eagle, took in the situation at once, and 
who, acting with lightning rapidity, urged his horse to the side of the 
enraged animal, grasping it as it decended, and holding it with a 



LOliLINE, Q-R THE ENCHANTED DREAM. 1' 



grasp, which arrested it in its wild career, and cause.d it to stand 
quivering m every fibre of its being to the amazement of the looliers 
on, wlio while they were not of that stuff which constitutes brave men, 
yet had sufficient sense to comprehend the greatness of the act, and 
made it manifest by making the welkin ring with thoir bravos and 
applause, 

Makq. And her rescuer— 

Count. Was the Chevalier De La Fleur. 

Marq. Bravely and nobly done ! 

Count. You may well say so, my dear Marquis, for it was only by 
a miracle he escaped death from its swift decending hoofs. 

Marq. And Lady Lorline she was safe ? 

Count. Yes. 

Marq. Did she dismount ? 

Count. No. 

Marq. No ! 

Count. No, there she sat with her cheeks all aglow, her lips 
pressed closely together, and her eyes flashing with excitement. 
Why she afterwards told us that was the best ride she ever had, 
and the first time she ever knew how much pleasure there was in 
that recreation. 

Marq. Brave and couragous little cousin. 

Count. You may well say so, my dear Marquis, for she proved 
herself such that day, and well deserves the laurels she has won. 
But to continue ; there she sat and would not dismount, and regard- 
less of his aduKmition she still persisted in her determination to ride 
the animal. He then advised her to slacken her hold on the horse's 
reins and as she released him, the horse dashed away at break- 
neck speed, with the Chevalier mounted on his charger in hot 
pursuit. For miles and miles they kept up this wild and furi- 
ous gallop, and when some two hours afterwards the riders re- 
turned, both horses were white with foam. 

Marq. But the Black Prince had found his master eh ? 

Count. Yes, the Black Prince had found his master, and what is 
more, my dear Marquis, Lady Lorluie had lost her heart. 

Marq. She had, eh ? 

Count, Yes, she lost her heart. It was a clear case of love iat 
first sight, and is it any wonder, that two such hearts beating as one, 
should desire to remaui asunder ? 

Marq. Lideed, you are right, my dear Countess, but pray con- 
tinue. 

Count. Why, the sequel, n.iy dear Marquis, is easily guessed. 

Marq. Nay, my dear Countess, let me hear tlic^ eiid. 

Count. Well his Grac(>, who every moment expected to see th(^ 
mangled remains of his pet bronglit liorae,— you can imagine his joy 
and happiness, and the gratitudt' that filled his whole being, as lie 
heard from Lady Lorlines own lips, the thrilling story of her morn- 
ing adv(nitur'', and how quick he was to pour out his thanks u]K)n 
the head of her gallant knight, whom, from tliat time he delighted to 
honor, not only in the matter of Court favors, but more especially in 
that he at once consented to the union of the one wliom he loved bet- 
ter than life itself, with the man who had by his bra\'ery fairly won 
the priz,e. And now in conclusion, my dear Marquis, ]iermit me to 
say of them, that I deem them the happiest and handsomest wed- 
ded couple hi La Bell(> France. 



14 LOELINE, OR THE ENCHANTED DEEAM. 



Maeq. I echo your sentiment, my dear Countess, they arc the 
handsomest and happiest married couple in La Belle France. 

Count. Eh ! But tell me, my dear Marquis, what do you say to 
mv romance ? 

Maeq. I must say, I know of but one person who could have told 
it as well. 

Count. And may I ask who that might be V 

Maeq. None other than the most beautiful and accomplished 
Countess De Balzac. 

Count. Ha ! ha ! ha ! You vile flatterer ! 

Maeq. I beg your pardon, my dear Countess, but I must hisist 
on mv opinion. 

Count. Well, there (giving her hand to be kissed,) I accept the 
compliment, but remember my dear Marquis, only from you. 

Maeq. Thanks, my dear Countess, thanks. 

Count. And now my dear Marquis, don't you think it would be 
well for us to return, as it is growing quite too chilly out here ? 

Maeq. As you wish, my dear Countess. I (rising) thinlc your 
suggestion wise. These thrilling romances, when told by one, capa- 
ble of adding a charm to make us insensible to other matters, — I had 
failed to notice the change. 

Count. And still you would flatter me? — But let us go, or we 
mav be late for the dance. 

Maeq. Thanks for your rememberance. And now may I ask a 
favor ? 

Count. Certainly dear Marquis, you know I would not refuse 
you a favor. 

Maeq. Shall I be permitted the pleasure of your company in 
some of the dances this evening ? 

Count. Most certainly, — as many as you like. 

Maeq. Thanks, my dear Countess, accept my most heart-tV^lt 
thanks (kissing her hand.) 

Count. There, there, (patting him playfully with her fan. They 
now proceed to the chateau, while the Countess is heard laughing 
on the way, at something the Marquis has said to her.) 

Chev. and L. L. (Enter Chevalier iviih Lady Lorline his bride. 
They also appear from the side scenes, and are supposed to have 
been icalking in the garden.) 

Chev. Tell me my sweet little wife, are you not tired ? 

L. L. Yes, dear Leonard. 

Chev. Come darling, do call me dear husband once, do dear. 

L. L. Dearest and best of husbands. 

Chev. Thanks, my own dear wife, I assure you the words sound 
sweet from those lips of thine. And now my love, since you say 
you are tired, had we not better retur-n ? 

L. L. Not yet, dear Leonard, not yet, — let us still stay out for a 
short time. 
■ Chev. But my darling forgets that she said she was tired. 

L. L. So I am, dear Leonard; but see here is our favorite seat, — 
let us rest here awhile, (pointing to seat.) 

Chev. As you wish, my dear little wife, but you will excuse me, 
while I go and procure a shawl to throw over your shoulders, as the 
air is growing quite too chilly for you. 

L. L. As you wish dear Leonard. You will find one in th<> corri- 
dor. 

Chev. Then I will go and bring it, — but you ?— 



LORLINE, OR THE ENCHANTED DREAM. 1.') 

L. L. I will await your return her<\ 

Chev. Then you may rest assured, I shall not be gone long, so 
au revoir my sweet little wife, {kissing her.) 

L. L. Au revoir, my dear husband. 

Chev. Eh ! Anothei- Idss for those dear words. {He then de- 
parts, and is seen to enter the chateau, while Lady Lorline reclines 
in her seat, and while guying at and ki,ssing her ivedding ring, is 
heard to murmer) : 

L. L. Oh how I do love thee my own brave and noble husband. 
(Low Music) {ivith these words on her lips she falls asleep.) . 



DREAM AND TRANSFORMATION. 

Persons: Clown, Pantaloon, Harliquin, Columbine, Fairy 

AND Imp. 

Marq. Enters. He appears opposite to Lady Lorhno, approaches 
and kneels by her side, with his gaze fixed on her upturned but sleep- 
ing face. 

Chev. Returns with the shawl. On his approach he is astonished 
to see his best friend kneeling by the side of his wife, with a look in 
his eves that tells the whole story. 

Marq. On seeing the Chevalier, he rises to his feet with a start. 

Chev. Taking the shawl spreads it out at arms length before 
Ladv Lorline, and holds it long enough in that position, for the 
Columbine to take her place; he then covers Columbine with the 
shawl; then turning to the Marquis he says : 

Chev. And now Sir Marquis, may I ask the meaning of this 
strange action on vour part ? 

Marq. It means Chevalier De La Fleur, that you have robbed 
me of the bria-htest, fairest and ordv jewel, I ev(;r coveted. 

Chev. Robbed ! Did you say" robbed ! ! Marquis De Berry, 
such language, even from you, I cannot refrain from resenting, -^so 
draw and defend yourself. 

Marq. and Chev. (Theif draw and rro.s.s rapiers, and are about 
to enter into a combat.) 

Fairy, {arisis between them crying hold!) 

Marq. and Chev. {upoii seeing the Fairy, they separate.) 

Fairy, (then raises her wand, and calls): Ariel! my faithful Imp 
appear ! 

Imp. {icho appeals from belong through a trap, and dropping on 
one knee, says) : Your Majesty's wishes^? — 

Fairy. Are : that you await my further orders here. 

Imp. {arises to his feet, and avmits further order.) 

Fairy, {again waves her wand.) The Duke is seen to leave the 
Chateau, enter the garden and approach the Fairy, who says : 

Fairy. Your daughter who is asleep, is now dreamhig that you 
Duke De Montpelier her father are transformed into a Pantaloon, (/?n'- 
. ning to the 3farquis) while you Marquis De Berry, her cousin are 
transformed into a miniature' Clown ; and you Chevalier De La Finer, 
her newly married husband, are transformed into a Harliquin, while 
vour bride. Lady Lorline, is transformed into your Columbine. 



](] LOELINE. OE THE ENCHANTED DEEAM. 



Faiey, (waving her wand.) And now by the power I possess 
in this my magic wand, I command you all to change your forms. 
{which command is instantly obeyed by the parties changing into 
the characters mentioned.) The Fairy hands her magic sword to 
the Harlequin, saying: 

Faiey. By virtue of this magic sword, all your wishes shall be 
fulfilled, {turning to the Imp she says) : And you my faithful Imp 
shall see that no liarm befalls them.— And now away and enjoy your- 
selves. {She then disappears in the direction she came.) Music 
changes to a fancy dance, participated in by the Harhquin and Col- 
umbine. At the "conclusion of the dance, theHarliquin transforms 
the fountain into a balloon, into which they all go, and the curtain 
drops on act I. 



A CT II. AMERICA, 

Persons: Clown, Pantaloon, Haeliquin, Columbine, Mayoe, 
Citizens, Soldiees, Ballet and People of 

ALL DESCEIPTIONS. 

SCENE I. 

{The scenes now mentioned, should follow each other as rapidly as possible.) 

Scene I. — The open sea with a balloon seen crossing the water. — 
Clouds seen gathering. — The coming storm. — The tempest Itursts in 
all its fury, with thunder and lightning. — The tossing ship at the 
mercy of the mad waves. — It is struck by lightning; burns, and sinks 
to rise no m(n-e, — The Storm abates. — Twilight sets in, followed by 
night, with its beautiful canopy set with millions of stars. — ^A birds- 
eye view of New York, with its surroimdiugs at night, seen in the 
distance.— The rising moon with its silvery beiins reflected on the 
water. The dawn of day followed by the rising sun, its glittering 
beams sparkling in the the water. — The harbor of Nc^w York, with 
its many ferries, steamers and boats of all descriptions, seen coming 
and going. — The arrival of the balloon. — Its descent in Battery Park, 
near Castle Garden. The voyagers are welcomed by the Mayor and 
Citizens of New York. Little Louis the Ch^wn l>eing presented with 
a handsome little team, of which he soon makes use by inviting iiis 
friend the Pantaloon, to accompany him in sight seeing, and which 
kind invitation that gentleman accepts, and they proceed on thoir 
way, followed by the sliouting crowd. Exit. 



SCEXE 11. 



Broadway Ijv day. A dry -goods stoi'e on one corner, and a jewelry 
store on the other. Upon the door Of the first, should be hung a 
card, with th(^ following inscription : (Sales Ladt/ Wanfed,) 
and on the door of the other, a. similar card : (Sof/ Wanted,) 
These cards shall hang so that tliev cnn bo (^asilv seon. 



LOELINE, OK THE ENCHANTED DEEAM. 17 

Enter Clown, 



followed by Pantaloon, looking about. They soon espy a sign painter 
aproacliing. and then make up their minds to have some fun. 

Little Louis approaches the sign painter, and induces him to be- 
lieve he has need of his services, while thus engag(^d, Pantaloon 
steals the paint brush and pot, and steals away unobserved, while 
their victim departs rejoicing at the prospect of a new job. Pieturn 
of Pantaloon with the pot and brush, which he now shows to little 
Louis, and they examine it and query what thoy shall do with them. 
In looking around, Louis discovers the two cards mentioned, which 
seems to suggest some opportunity for sport. He desires the Pan- 
taloon to procure them, which he soon does, at the risk of being 
caught. Little Louis now takes paint and brush and paints those 
horrible words : (YELLOW FEVER HEUE.) on both cards 
He then tells his friend to replace them. During this interval 
customers have been entering bothstores. Little Louis now 
takes his place near the door of the jewelry store, while the Panta- 
loon places himself at the door of the other store, and both seek to 
attract the attention of all persons leaving the stores. Their first 
victim is a lady leaving the jewelry store, Louis attracts her attention 
aud points to the terrible card. His victim— to the astonishment of 
Jiotli, utters a shriek, dr^ps the goods purchased, and rushes frantic- 
ally away. This action on the part of this victim is imitated by sev- 
eral others, who have made purchases, and soon the instigators have 
gathered quite an assortment of packages, which they have gathered, 
and stowed away as fast as relinquished by the unfortunates, and 
now having sufficient for their purpose they depart. 



SCENE III. 

A street in the Tenth Y/ard of New York. — Pawnshop on one cor- 
ner, wall v\'itli play bills posted on it, on the other : (Let Play 
appeai'iiif/ oil liills he.^* Lorline.^') Arrival of Ch>wnand Pan- 
taloon, carrying the spoils which they now examine, but are discov- 
ered, and their maneuvers watched by a policeman, peeping from be- 
hind the scenes. That honest guardian of the public weal, now ap- 
proaches and seeks to arrest Louis, This the clown does not like, 
and to provide a way of escape, takes the liberty of offt^ring a gold 
watch and chain, and set of jewelry taken from his spoils, as a bribe 
to the officer of the blind goddess. The guardian of property forgets 
the one he should serve: and with eyes wide open, takes the offering, 
departs and leaves the Clown and Pantaloon in peac(\ To avoid any 
further mishaps, thay determine to sell what they have left. They 
discover the pawn shop, and entering-, soon strike a bargain with 
their uncle, who taking the goods, permits them to depart with con- 
sideraDie money, which Louis soon divides with the Pantaloon, giv- 
ing him one piece for every two ho keeps himself. This does not 
seem to satisfy the Pantaloon, but Louis soon quiets him by threat- 
ening to retain all, as the whole scheme originated from his fertile 
brain. This finished they seek other fields. The play bills soon at- 
tract their attention. On reading them, they conclude to visit the 
theatre, and see the w^onderful play of " Lokline," they depart. 



18 liOEMNE, OE THE ENCHANTED DKEAM. 

The policeman ai2:aln appears, having kept his watchful eye on his 
friends. His concience seems to priclv him as he thinks how cheap the ' 
bribes were tliat gained their liberty, but lie concludes to make the 
next victim pay for it. With these honest thoughts, he now ap- 
proaches the pawn shop. Upon his knock the pawn-broker makes 
his appearance {wi'li a look in his eyes, as much us to saij, well 
what's up now.) The officer soon gives him to understand, that he 
has been an observer of the whole transaction, and that nothing short 
of a good consideration, will deter him from arresting the broker for 
receiving stolen property. His victim protests that he did not know 
that they were stolen, but of no avail, as the honest guardian persists. 
it makes no difference, as he (the officer) knew they were, and that 
unless ten dollars were paid at once, he should be obliged to take him 
in. 

To save himself from the ig-nominy, the pawn-broker hands over the 
money, and guardian of life and property departs chuckling to him- 
self over his profitable day's work; while his victim shakes his fist 
at his departing tormentor. Scene closes. 



SCENE IV. 



A curtain scene supposed to be the theatre. Enter clown and Pan- 
taloon in evening costume, as they are supposed to represent a part of 
the audience, they therefore take seats at the foot of the stage, near 
and below the private boxes. The performance they are about to 
witness, shall consist of three national scenes, representing: First, 
America; second, Scotland, and third, Turkey. Each to conclude 
Vv^ith a tableau. 

Note.— I shall here describe the scenes, but the manager mcy have the priv- 
ilege of changing them to suit his own taste. 

Scene i. — Upon the cuiiain scene opening, the scene now repre- 
sents trees upon each side of the stage, while the rear shall consist 
of a dark curtain or scene which conceals the tableaux. 

Before the dark curtain stands the drum ^orps, in charge of a drum 
Major. At a given signal, the corps do maneuvering and drumming. 
At the conclusion of this exercise, they take their' positions across 
the rear of the stage, in a straight line. The Major then signals the 
brass band, which now plays a march, during which a company of 
soldiers in national uniforms make their appearance. They enter from 
both sides of the stage, two abreast, and upon reaching "the center, 
they join and swing around four abreast, and march forward to foot 
of the stage, when they again separate, one wing going to the right, 
and the other to the left, and march up the sides, ibheu'^ facing about 
and going through a drill, arranged to suit. At the conclusion of this 
exercise, the ballet enters, dressed in costumes symbolizing the 
national colors. After a dance by them, they form in a tableau. 
Then the curtain in the rear opens and reveals a tableau, represent- 
ing " Liberty and Equality." The tableau is formed in a pyramid, 
consisting of people of all nations and colors, dressed in their vari- 
ous national colors. At the highest point is seated the Goddess of 
Liberty; upon her right is represented the Navy; on her left the 
mechanic, and at her feet agriculture, while above her head, lloats 
the stars and stripes, held aloft by the American eagle. 



LOELINE, OR THE ENCHANTED DEEAM. 19 

Scene ii. Scotland. — A wild Scottish scene. Upon the opening 
of tlie scene, Higliland warriors appear marching- upon the stage. 
The marching In "this scene sliall be similar to the former. The mu- 
sic shall consist of the bag-pipe. After the warriors take position in 
a straight line on botli sides of the stage, the ballet appears dressed 
in Scottish costume, and dance the Highland dances, at the conclu- 
sion of which the rear curtain opens, and reveals the tableau, repre- 
senting a Highland chief at the head of his warriors about to enter 
the conflict. This concludes the scene. 

Scene hi. Turkey. — Audience chamber in the palace, with the 
Sultan seated on his throne, which is erected on one side of the 
stage. The throne is surrounded by Princes, Officers and Nobles, 
who have been invited to witness the slave dance, which is performed 
by the ballet, at the conclusion of which they kneel at the foot of the 
tlie throne. The curtain in the rear opens and reveals ■ the Turkish 
slave market in tableau. This shall consists of six figures, — four Cir- 
cassian girls, three of whom stand on a raised pedestal, while the 
fourth is kneeling at the feet of a Turk, with hands and face upraised 
in pleading attitude, as he is about to buy her. In the center stands 
the auctioneer, with his hammer upraised, as he is about to declare 
her sold. Louis concludes the scene by rushing towards the auc- 
tioneer, with the intention of knocking him down, but is prevented 
by Pantaloon, who grasps him by the collar, when the curtain falls. 



ACT III. CHINA. 

Scene i.— A Chuiese gambling hall, with all kinds of gaming 
tables, implements, etc., arranged on both sides of the stage, at 
which are seated Chinese men, women and people of different naticm- 
allities, among whom are seen our two friends, the Clowu and Panta- 
loon. Little Louis is engaged in a game with cards, with a Chinese 
gambler. That gentleman'is soon caught cheating, by the watchful 
Pantaloon, who mforms Louis of it. 'The latter becoming quite 
enraged, as lie has lost quite a sum. He demands its return," but the 
Chinaman refuses to comply, Louis then threatens' to shoot him on 
the spot, if he does not. This threat does not seem to have the de- 
sired effect, as the gambler still retains his winnings, Louis innnedi- 
ately draws his gun, and— to the astonishment of all— blows the head 
clean from the shoulders of the Chinaman, This horrible act natur- 
ally creates quite a sensation, and i-esults in causuig the Chinese 
present to array themselves against the foreigners in a general melee. 
This is soon inaugurated by the free use of fire arms, wliieh sends th(.» 
females screaming from the hall, while the men engage in a general 
scrimmage. They are in the midst of a desperate struggle, when sud- 
denly the lights become extinguised. This causes aiUhose who have 
fallen in the affray to scream, while the others make a grand rush to 
the door. During this excitement the lights on the stage and audi- 
ence room should be burning dimly, thestage is quickly cleared, and 
the scene is changed to an audience chamber, in the Palace of 
the Emperor of China. That personage being seen seated on his 
throne, Tiv^hich is in the upper part of the stage, surrounded by his 
Princes, Nobles and Officers, Among the Princes, and seated on the 
steps of the throne, are seen our friends the Clown and Pantaloon, 



20 liOEIilNE, OK THE ENCHANTED DEEAM. 



who are there as honored gaesLs. Both sides of the stage are hncd 
with Chinese soldiers. 

This Royal assembly is convened to witness a grand variety prize 
performance, which has been declared open to all nations. Tlie pei- 
formance can consist of acrobatic .iu2".vlin,.A- or otiier entertainments, 
a,s shall suit the manager. The j-xn'i'oiiiiauce shonld conclude with a 
Chines(^ dance, during which iittl<3 Louis gets himself in trouble by 
cutting off the queue from the head of one of the Princes. Tliis 
dastardly act tlirows the injured Prince into a fearful passion and he 
demands from his Majesty the head of the culprit, which his gi-acious 
monarch consents to give" him, and therefore orders the imm<Mliate 
presence of the " heads-man," who soon appears with his s(^rvi(Mvil>le 
block. Upon his arrival, His Majesty couimands th;it Little Louis 
shall be made shorter by a head. This command Little Louis 
seeks to disobey by making desperate efforts to escape, but all in 
vain, his captors succeed ia bringing him to the block, and are nbout 
to place his head upon it, when to the horror of all, out of tlie block 
pops the ever faithful Inip Ariel. This sends terror to the hearts of 
the Royal assembly, which they manifest by a grand rush for tlie 
door, the Emperor leaduig the van. During the confusion the cur- 
tain drops on act III. 



ACT IV. IXDIA. 

Scene i.— A woods at the upper part of the stage, shall bo a scen(> 
representing a pl^e of wood, forming a funeral pyre. Eijter Clown 
and Pantaloon from side. These gentlemen being out on a grand 
hunt. They are fortunate in soon discovering a tiger. Little Louis 
takes the first shot, and to the astonishment of both the animal drops 
to the ground. They banter each other on their respective braver>'. 
During their efforts to approach their fallen prey, Louis llnally tri- 
umphs, and on approaching finds the animal dead. Tlunr joy is soon 
changed to consternation, as they hear the sound oi chanting voices, 
accompanied by the clanging of" cymbals. Whilp standing over the 
prostrate tiger, they look at each other, as much as to say: what can 
all this mean ? Wliat shall we do ? for the sound is coming nearer, 
and what is more, comming this way. Curiosity finally gets the best 
of them, and they make up "then- minds to hide and see Avhat it means. 
They have not long to wait, for soon our friends observe a large pro- 
cession approaching and which they soon dis(K)ver to be a hindoo 
funeral. And soon to their horror they discover that the new comers 
are about to use the pile of wood for a funeral pyre, in cremating the 
living with the dead. Little Louis on discovering tliat the livir^g vic- 
tim is a beautiful Hindoo girl, becomes so wrought up with his de- 
sire to save her, that he determines if possible to rescue her from 
her impending doom. These good intentions he imparts to his 
companion, who to his own astonishment, promises to help, and at 
once with Louis seeks to devise a scheme. Here's the rub,— how 
shall they proceed? The Pantaloon finally brings one forth in the 
shape of his horn of powder, which he claims is sufficient to dispose 
of any funeral pyre, no matter how high. Their plans are soon made 
and they are seen to go behind the pile of wood on which the body 
of the dead Hindoo has already been laid. Just as the Priest is 



LOBLINE, OE THE ENCHANTED DEEAM. 21 

about to place the fair female alread}^ bound upon the wood, by the 
body of the dead, when there occurs a terrible explosion, scattering- 
wood and consternation in all directions. The dead body is seen hurled 
in the air, while the living Hindoos fall prostrate to the ground. Du- 
ring this confusion the stage and hall is darkened, the scene is quickly 
changed, and upon the lights being turned on, the audience behold 
the beautiful floral scene, or the home of the Amazons. A handsome 
floral bower is seen at the upper end of the stage, beneath which 
is seated the Queen of the Amazons on her throne of ivory. Our 
two friends the Clown and Pantaloon are seen seated at her feet, 
while the steps and foot of the throne are lined with black slaves. 
The prostrate Hindoos have all been transformed into beauteful Ama- 
zons encased in glittering armor, while the chief priest has been 
transformed into the chieftainess of the Amazons, and is seen kneel- 
ing at the foot of the throne, awaiting the orders of her Majesty. 
The Queen decends from her throne, followed by Little Louis, re- 
views her warriors, and then reseats herself on her throne, and gives 
the signal for the performance of the grand Amazon march. 

Between the different marches the ballet shall dance the tambour- 
ine dance, and at the conclusion of the march, the floral dance; then 
with the Amazon warriors, they unite in a beautiful tableau, and 
scene closes. 

Scene hi. — A Mark woods. Enter Little Louis with the Amazon 
Queen. This couple appears from the one side of the stage while the 
Pantaloon makes his appearance from the other side, accompanied 
by the cheiftainess. While these gay deceivers are using their 
seductive arts, in trying to persuade the ladies to flee with them, a 
temptation, which finally proves successful, bul just as they are 
about to go, a change comes over the spirit of their dreams, as they 
hear the approach of some of the Amazon warriors, who have bet'U 
alarmed at the continued absence of their beloved ladies, and are 
now seeking them. They are about to rush into some hiding place, 
when they are confronted by the Amazons, who on seeing the Clown 
and Pantaloon, become greatly infuriated and rush upon their ene- 
mies, who drop on their knees and exert their utmost poweis in 
supplicating for peace and pardon, but to no purpose, as the Ama- 
zons are about to anihilate them, when the Inp Ariel appears on the 
scene, to the utter dismay of the warriors, who rush in terror from 
the spot, while their victims are left kneeling on the spot, utterly 
astonished at this sudden change in their favor, and one which they 
cannot account for, as they are kneeling with their backs to the center 
and towards each other, while the Imp" stands between them. They 
finally — and at the same time — turn thcur heads, and are filled with 
joy( at beholding their savior for a second time. They jump up and 
rush towards him, are about to shower their thanks upon his Impish 
head, but he dampens their ardor ])y gazing at them, witli a stern 
look, and pointing his finger in the direction taken by the Amazons, 
and commands them to march on, which command they conclude to 
obey, and Little Louis turning to Pantaloon, says : " Come on old 
man, the devil has got us this time sure. " And with this remark, they 
raaiT'h off, and tlif^ scone closes. 



22 LOELINE, OR THE ENCHANTED DKEAM. 



SCENE II, OF ACT I. 

The garden and Chateau of the Duke, Lady Loriine is still seen 
sleeping on the seat. By her side is kneeling the Chevalier, while on 
the steps of the Chateau are seen standing the Duke, Marquis, 
Countess and several guests, consisting of ladies and gentlemen. 
The company enters the" garden, and proceed to the side of the stage. 
Dancing music is heard from within the Chateau. 

{The Husband's Kiss.) 

Lady Loeline. (awakes with a start, and exclaims:) "Where am I ? 

Chev. Here my love,— in the garden, 

L. L. Oh ! how strange.— How long have I been sleeping ? 

Chev. For two hours or more. 

L. L. And have you permitted me to detain you all this time ? 

Chev. Yes, my darling, upon my returning with the shawl, and 
finding you asleep, I wrapped it about you, and as I knew you were 
much' fatigued, I thought I would let "you sleep oi;, while I stood 
watch and guard over your slumbers. 

L. L. 6 ! how good you are, my own dear husband, {throwing 
her arms about his neck.) 

Chev. Thanks ! may precious one. 

L. L. And was it not your kiss, that just awakened me ? 

Chev. Yes, I suppose so. I saw his Grace and several of his 
guests enter the garden, and thinking they must be seeking us, I 
deemed it best to awaken you. 

Enter Duke and Guests, 

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and approach the foot of Lady Lorline's improvised couch. 

Duke. So here thev are. What ! You have not been asleep my 
child? 

L. L. (arising with the assistance of her husband.) Yes Papa, 
while Leonard was procuring a shawl, I fell asleep, and Leonard 
Just informs me, I have slept some two hours or more. 

Duke. It must be that long, for we have missed you full that 
length of time, and at last, concluded to seek you. 

L. L. And, O Papa dear, I have had such a strange dream. 

All. a dream ? 

L. L. Yes, a dream. 

Ladies in Chorus. O ! do tell us dear Lady Loriine, what you 
have been dreaming about ? 

L. L. But it was such a strange dream. 

Duke. There, there, my pet. Do gratify the curiosity of the 
ladies, which I see you have aroused; and tell th(?m all about it. 

Count. Yes, do dear Lady Loriine, for I think hi.s- r4race would 
not object to hearing it himself. 

L. L. But it was such a strange dream ! 

Duke. Then the more reason, why you should tell us all about it. 

L. L. Well, when Leonard left me, I fell asleep, and dreamed 
that I saw Berry approach,, and kneeling at my side, gaze on my face. 
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became excited, some angry words passed between them, and they 
were about to fight a duel. 

All. Fight a" duel! 

L. L. Yes, — when a fairy came between them. 

All. a Fairv ! 

L. L. Yes, ' 

Duke. And what did the Fairy do ? Box their ears, I suppose, 
for being such naughty boys, eh ? 

L. L. {smiling.) No Papa, why she waved her wand several 
times, and I saw you appear. Papa. 

Duke. Me ? 

L. L. Yes. 

Duke. And pray, what did the Fairy do to me ? 

L. L. Why that is the strangest part of my dream. Why, Papa 
dear, she transformed vou into a Pantaloon. 

Duke. What ! 

All, Ha ! ha ! ha ! ha ! 

Duke. Me, transformed into a Pantaloon ? 

L. L. Yes, and Berry, she transformed into a miniature Clown. 

All. Ha ! ha ! ha ! ha ! 

Marq. Thanks, for the honor paid me, — but tell me my dear 
cousin, where was the Harlequin ? 

L. L. Yes, I was going to say, that there was a Harhquin, and 
that he was — 

All. The Chevalier? 

L. L. Yes ? 

All. Ha ! ha ! ha ! ha ! 

Marq. And was there a Columbine ? 

L. L. Yes. 

Marq. There, I thought so,— and that was yourself ? 

L. L. Yes. 

Duke. But tell me, my child, are you sure, I was the Pantaloon ? 

L. L. Yes, Pa, quite sure. 

Duke. Well, well, I did not think mv dear that I was such an old 
fool. 

L. L. Why, Papa dear. It was nothing but a dream, {throwing 
her arms about his neck.) 

These words are now taken up, and sung by a chorus of voices be- 
hind tlie scenes, who sing imtil the curtain drops. 

Duke, {pats his daughter saying:) There, there, my dear girl, 
come along, come along, let us go to the Chateau.— Which they do 
at once, laughing heartily at Lady Lorline's story, and while they are 
seen going to the Chateau, with the company, heartily laughing, and 
the chorus still singing, the curtain drops on 

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